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MK08 CXV

2008 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,847 mi
Last recorded190,847 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CXV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 190,847 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements just met

Pass 14 Sep 2022 185,574 miles

Parking brake requirements just met

Fail 13 Sep 2022 185,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake requirements just met

Pass 15 Sep 2021 181,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 162,887 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 153,595 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 153,199 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 1 Sep 2018 139,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 120,942 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 100,934 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has side wall damage, not showing cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre has side wall damage, not showing cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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MK08 CXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 CXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MK08 CXV registered?

MK08 CXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for MK08 CXV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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